Saturday, August 31, 2013

Thursday, August 29, 2013

Lydia Walls' icons of 100 Southerners was part of the exhibition 4x4 last spring at the Barbara Archer Gallery. Her quirky selection of regional notables ran the gamut from Louis Armstrong to Zelda Fitzgerald. Seen altogether, they made a charming regional quilt. She was painting the one of Woodrow Wilson when we met in the much-missed Aurora coffee shop on North Highland Avenue and when this Coco Chanel portrait appeared recently on her Facebook, I asked that she make another fashion blog appearance. Further hommage to Chanel shows in her choice of brooch and shoes. Click over to Walls' Etsy and you, too, may be smitten or even wish to commission something personal.

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

The Indie Craft Experience and this blog go way back, so it pleases me to help spread the word about a special competition at their forthcoming event, Salvage. Bring your best vintage ensemble, dress a mannequin and attendees will chose their favorite. Registration closes on Sunday, so click over to Salvage to reserve your chance to shine and perhaps win $100.

Sunday, August 25, 2013

We eighty cyclists made merry on Saturday afternoon. Our infectious spirit was seen and heard from Old Fourth Ward to Oakland Cemetery. At the picnic, Justin recalled meeting Nikki at the very first Seersucker Social four years ago and offered her a token of his affection. She said yes.

Thursday, August 22, 2013

Savannah designer Kathryn Hayes knows that classics offer the sort of versatility that goes anywhere and everywhere. Her line of Mix Julep dresses are perfect for a weekend getaway because they are invertible. Just turn one inside out for yet another look.

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

'Tis time once again to celebrate the close of our summer season in fine style. The 2013 Seersucker Social ride will take place at one o'clock this Saturday afternoon, when we gather on the green by Across The Street (Highland at Sampson, on the PATH). A leisurly tour will follow, concluding with a picnic in Oakland Cemetery. Prizes will be awarded for awesomeness, so dress to impress!

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

From across the street, her GAP dress might have been polka dotted. Cups and saucers appeared as we closed the distance to introduce ourselves outside of Octane. Apropos, we agreed.
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Gentle readers, please meet Betsy Hauser of Tech Talent South.

Sunday, August 18, 2013

From the gulf coast town of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida comes an original line of clothing "inspired by the feminine and bohemian styles of yesterday". Her embroidered bicycle brings to mind lazy summer days seaside, icecream and salt air, sand and sunscreen.Judith March